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Guwahati: Assam law enforcement notched two major wins against regional drug traffickers this week. Nagaon Police cornered two suspects in Bhakatgaon, while Dhubri officers dismantled a pharmaceutical narcotics ring.
Nagaon police tracked Din Islam and Hussain Ali as they attempted to move drugs in a Swift car. The suspects tried to bolt when spotted, with one man diving into a pond to avoid capture. Officers searched the car, bearing registration AS09G6527, and recovered 66 grams of heroin. Investigators are now tracing the source of the stash.
In a separate Sunday operation, the Dhubri District Crime Unit intercepted a scooter at Madrasa More. Led by Additional Superintendent Dr. Anup Jyoti Borah, police stopped Rafikul Islam, 46, and found 40 bottles of illicit cough syrup. The arrest quickly led police to a local pharmacy.
Officers raided Irshad Medical in Jhagrarpar Pt-III and handcuffed owner Shahidul Hoque, 44. The search turned up 1,480 Nitror-10 tablets, 160 Pyeevon Spac tablets, and 75 additional bottles of cough syrup. Police also seized 8,200 rupees in cash along with personal documents. All four men remain in custody. Officer-in-Charge Pritam Das said, "Both accused have been taken into police custody as further legal proceedings are initiated under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act."
Updated at 24th August 2026 at 9:46am
Statewide pressure on traffickers stretched to Digboi this week. Local police intercepted a vehicle, registration AS-22-H-5559, at Tingrai Point along the Margherita-Tinsukia road. Officers arrested Dhemaji residents Santanu Pait and Chetia Panging after finding two soap boxes packed with 29.01 grams of suspected heroin. Police also seized three mobile phones and a Samsung tablet from the pair.
Inspector Pranjal Chetia confirmed the arrests are part of a broader push targeting both narcotics and illicit country-made liquor. Teams have already started smashing bootleg liquor operations within the Digboi jurisdiction. "Our efforts will continue. We will keep taking action against drugs and other illegal activities," Chetia said. Investigators are currently vetting the suspects to determine where the heroin was headed and if the duo fits into a larger trafficking network.
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